Sound Library - Bison

Bison bellowing, Lamar Valley

NPS / Neal Herbert

 

• Bison Rut

  
  

  Male bison "bellow" in order to announce their presence and establish dominance in a herd. During the mating season or "rut," bellowing becomes more prevalent, creating a signature sound of midsummer in Yellowstone.

  Credit / Author:

  NPS/Jennifer Jerrett

  Date created:

  2020-10-14 00:00:00.0

 

• Bison (bellow)

  
  

  It's late summer, and male bison along the Mary Mountain Trail bellow to display their dominance over other bulls.

  Credit / Author:

  NPS/Shan Burson

  Date created:

  2020-10-14 00:00:00.0

 

• Bison (bellow)

  
  

  A longer version of the above clip. In this one, you can hear bison browsing on grasses as well as bellowing.

  Credit / Author:

  NPS/Shan Burson

  Date created:

  2020-10-14 00:00:00.0

 

More Information About Bison

• Management: Success & Controversy, A Brief History, Management FAQs, Remote Vaccination of Bison, Yellowstone Bison: Conserving an American Icon in Modern Society
• Biology: Quick Facts, Ecology, Bison FAQs
• Media: Bison Q&A Videos, Yellowstone In Depth - Bison, Stephens Creek Flickr gallery, Stephens Creek B-roll video, Bison Flickr Gallery, Sound Library
• Safety: Safe Wildlife Viewing
• References